Who is influencer Kris Collins aka ‘KallMeKris’?
KRIS Collins has captivated millions with her unique blend of comedic skits and vibrant characters on social media.
From her humble beginnings as a hairdresser to becoming a TikToker star in Canada, discover how this Canadian sensation turned a pandemic hobby into a thriving online empire.
Who is Kris Collins aka ‘KallMeKris’?
Kris Collins, also known as KallMeKris, is a Canadian social media personality and comedian born on July 1, 1996, in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Initially working as a hairdresser, she transitioned to social media content creation in April 2020, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and a suggestion from her brother.
Kris quickly gained popularity on TikTok with her humorous skits and characters, and as of September 2024, she is the most-followed TikToker in Canada with 50.8 million followers.
Her YouTube channel, which she started in 2020, has 11.6 million subscribers.
Her comedic content often features recurring characters and scenarios that resonate with her audience.
Her early work included lip-syncing and family-inspired content, but she has since developed a range of personas.
She has collaborated with brands like Amazon, Lionsgate, and Pantene, and received a lifetime supply of Red Bull as part of a fan-driven sponsorship campaign.
In addition to her social media success, Kris has ventured into other areas.
She appeared on Breakfast Television in 2022, participated in VidCon, and was featured in Nickelback’s music video for San Quentin.
Kris also launched a clothing brand called Otto By Kris in early 2023 and starred in the web series Ginormo!
She was nominated for a Streamy Award in the Comedy category and started new channels, including Kallmekris2 and NonstopPsyop with her partner, Caleb Phelps.
Kris has been open about her mental health struggles and her experiences with stalking, which led her to move to a new location.
What content is Kris Collins known for?
Kris Collins is primarily known for her comedic skits and characters on social media.
Her content typically includes character-based skits, lip-syncing, reaction videos, vlogs and brand collaborations.
She creates humorous short videos where she plays multiple recurring characters.
These characters include a vampire-obsessed child, a Boston bro named Chad, a fed-up mom, and a tiny-handed toddler.
Many of her early TikTok videos were inspired by her family and childhood experiences, using humour to reflect on these themes.
Initially, her content included lip-syncing to popular audio clips from movies and other sources, which helped her gain traction on TikTok.
On her YouTube channel, she posts reaction videos where she shares her responses to various topics and trends.
Kris also shares vlogs about her life, experiences at events like VidCon, and her day-to-day activities.
Her content occasionally features partnerships with brands often incorporating these collaborations into her comedic skits.
Who is Kris Collins dating?
As of September 2024, Kris Collins is in a relationship with YouTuber Caleb Phelps, also known as oompaville.
They made their relationship public in November 2023.
She is pansexual and has been candid about her relationships, including her past with her ex-boyfriend Aaron, who she met in 2015 and dated for six years.